Intern

First State Community Bank • Columbia, MO

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About The Position

First State Community Bank, First State Financial Management, and First State Insurance Agency offer an internship for college students interested in gaining hands-on experience supporting customers and the teams that serve them. Interns may work in banking, wealth management, insurance services, or support roles, with meaningful projects and duties that contribute to the company. The program is designed to develop local talent and help interns learn about the financial well-being of their communities. The internship runs from June 8 through July 27, 2027, although dates may vary by assigned location. Interns are expected to participate in professional development activities during June and July. Applications are open November 1 through January 31.

Interns work as part of a team to create exceptional customer and employee experiences, represent First State’s corporate values, and demonstrate professionalism in following company policies, dress code, and workplace etiquette. The position provides a supportive learning environment, opportunities to work and network with established business professionals, and the possibility of future career opportunities. Orientation attendance in Farmington, Missouri, is required June 8–10, 2027; attendance at the Intern Expo in Farmington on July 26–27, 2027, is requested. Lodging expenses and most meals are covered for these on-site dates. The role requires the ability to relocate to the assigned Missouri location.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to relocate to the assigned location is required.
• Eagerness to learn and grow.
• Professionalism, good judgment, and respectful behavior.
• Service orientation and commitment to helping others succeed.
• Adaptability, integrity, accountability, initiative, courage, and resilience.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• On-site attendance in Farmington, Missouri, is required for orientation week, June 8–10, 2027.

Nice To Haves

• Junior or senior college standing is preferred.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to make presentations.
• Teamwork skills.
• Commitment to community involvement.
• Attendance at the Intern Expo in Farmington, Missouri, July 26–27, 2027, is requested.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to create exceptional customer and employee experiences.
• Act as an advocate and ambassador of First State corporate values inside and outside the bank.
• Follow company policies, dress code, and workplace etiquette.
• Participate in professional development activities during June and July.
• Complete meaningful projects and duties that contribute to the company.
• Attend orientation in Farmington, Missouri, June 8–10, 2027.
• Attend the Intern Expo in Farmington, Missouri, July 26–27, 2027, if requested.

Benefits

• Competitive internship compensation.
• Possibility of future career opportunities.
• Exclusive professional development activities.
• Supportive, caring, and safe learning environment.
• Opportunity to work, learn, and network with knowledgeable, established business professionals.
• Hands-on experience in banking, wealth management, insurance services, and support roles.
• Lodging expenses and most meals covered for required and requested on-site dates.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern